Jackson Branch Bridge No. 15 · National Register of Historic Places
Raisin Township’s story
191 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 maps from 1939 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1835Raisin Township is settled
Raisin TownshipMI
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Population
8,165
2025 Census estimate · +3.3% since 2020
Typical home
$278K
+6.2% in a year
Household income
$96K
median
Median age
41.5
years
Jobs based here
1,588
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#277 of 697 in MI
Is Raisin Township a good place to live?
Raisin Township grades B overall, 277th among Michigan's 697 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Crime is low: it reports less per resident than 86% of U.S. towns. Its lowest everyday mark is in health: residents are less healthy than 64% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. A typical home there costs about $278K, 3.9 years of the Adrian area’s $71K median household income. Ives Road Fen Preserve, at 714 acres with 5.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. 95% of households own their home in Raisin Township, above both the Michigan town median (84%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%).
StrongestASafety
What makes Raisin Township stand out
Where Raisin Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Raisin Township for work
Where Raisin Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,588jobs based in Raisin Township
6%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
How Raisin Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Raisin Township is from typical.
SafetyAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 31% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →HealthPromedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital 3.3 miles awayC+Open →SchoolsBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.3 of 20; 0.3% of households have no car; 3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Jobs & income$96K median household incomeBOpen →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6% conserved landB+Open →History1 place on the National RegisterBOpen →Civic life1.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 41.5; 24% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Raisin Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Raisin Township, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTecumseh water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Raisin Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsTecumseh Public SchoolsAdrian City School District2 districts serve Raisin Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRaisin Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes49221, 49286, 4922949221 48% · 49286 38% · 49229 14%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Raisin Township.
Raisin Township sees little violent crime, but it trails even towns with similar incomes on health.
OutdoorsB+
Raisin Township has set aside 5.7% of its land for conservation
27 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. Raisin Township’s trail density is 0.7 miles per square mile.
#203for trails in MI
| Raisin Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5.7% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
5.7%
conserved · 1,316 of 23,247 acres
27 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Heritage Park | 17.8 mi | 410 |
| 2. Ives Road Fen Preserve | 5.2 mi | 714 |
| 3. McCulley-Bastian Nature Sanctuary | — | 73 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB
Raisin Township’s schools rank ahead of 59% of Michigan districts
Its public schools are run by the Tecumseh Public Schools. Its two schools are below.
59%of MI districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Early Learning CenterLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 | 330 | – |
| Milton C Porter Ed CenterLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 105 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduation
SafetyA
Raisin Township earns an A for safety
Violent crime is rare: 11 reported in 2025, 1.4 per 1,000 residents.
The property crime rate in Raisin Township is 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
86%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Raisin Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.2 per 1,000 residents | 8 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.4 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Raisin Township1.4
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Raisin Township2.2
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
86th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
89th
percentile among MI towns
11
violent crimes reported in 2025
18
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Raisin Township has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Raisin Township for work: only 6% work in town. Since 2011, Raisin Township has lost 171 jobs, to 1,588 in 2021. The top destinations are Adrian (11%), Tecumseh (10%) and Ann Arbor (4%).
6%work in town
| Raisin Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $96,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 9% | 10% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Raisin Township6%
Adrian11%
Tecumseh10%
Ann Arbor4%
Madison Township3%
22 mi
median commute distance
1,588
jobs based in Raisin Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 42% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Low risk in Raisin Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 69% of U.S. communities.
31risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Raisin Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Raisin Township has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 17° and about 26 inches of snow falls in a winter.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–35°
Spring37–59°
Summer59–82°
Fall41–62°
Oct 15
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
Raisin Township earns a C+ for health
Against the 9,196 U.S. towns with household incomes like Raisin Township’s, it is less healthy than 84%, so it trails even them.
41% of adults have obesity in Raisin Township. Raisin Township tracks Michigan closely on all 32 CDC measures. 28% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Raisin Township.
36%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Raisin Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Promedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital
3.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
35th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Michigan overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). Raisin Township has grown 3.3% since 2020, to 8,165 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 16% of Raisin Township residents are 65 or older.
41.5median age · MI 40.2
| Raisin Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 23% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 26% | 29% |
Raisin TownshipMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school29%
Some college20%
Associate’s17%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.8 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 61% are men (MI 42%).
| Raisin Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.4% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.4% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.1% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.3% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.5% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 17.4% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.3% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.5% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade B−
Raisin Township earns a B− for cost of living
Typical home values rose 6.2% in the year to September 2026.
$278KZillow home value
Typical home value
Raisin Township$278K
Michigan$264K
+6.2%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Raisin Township
19pages on Raisin Township
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 59% of MI districts · 2 schoolsSafetyA1.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC+Better than MI on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$278K typical home · up 6.2% in a yearWork & commuteB$96K median household income · 1,588 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 31% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Raisin Township
Siena Heights UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Adrian4.8 mi$30,778 tuitionAdrian CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Adrian6.9 mi$41,684 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Raisin Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Raisin Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Raisin Township.
TecumsehPalmyra TownshipAdrian TownshipRidgeway TownshipTecumseh TownshipRaisin Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisin Township | #277 | B | B− | A | B | C+ |
| Tecumseh | #209 | B+ | C+ | A− | A− | B− |
| Palmyra Township | — | — | B+ | — | B− | C+ |
| Adrian Township | #257 | B+ | B | A | B− | C− |
| Ridgeway Township | — | — | B+ | — | B− | B− |
| Tecumseh Township | — | — | B− | — | A− | B− |
Palmyra Township, Ridgeway Township and Tecumseh Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Palmyra Township, Ridgeway Township and Tecumseh Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Raisin Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Raisin Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Raisin Township, MI a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Raisin Township grades B overall, better than 64% of U.S. towns and #277 of 697 in Michigan. It grades C+ for health, A for safety and B for schools.
Is Raisin Township, MI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.